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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,975

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,310

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $5,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $38,850
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $35,920
Heating Package 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 550
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,800
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Appearance Package   990    
Sport Package       2,300
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750
Heated front seats       500
Xenon HID headlights       900
Heating Package 902 902    
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 500
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 1,640
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Appearance Package   921    
Sport Package       2,095
Leather seating surfaces       1,320
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685
Heated front seats       455
Xenon HID headlights       820
Options (change) 9,155 10,145 5,935 8,250
Options (change) 8,512 9,433 5,518 7,515
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,280 $58,320 $70,510 $47,975
Total Invoice $49,603 $54,290 $65,718 $44,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,425
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,280$58,320$70,510$47,975
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,455-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,125$53,865$65,055$47,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$15,930$0
Total Invoice$49,603$54,290$65,718$44,310
Adjustments for Features-3,868-4,147-5,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,735$50,143$60,634$44,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$14,899$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSLKSLKSLKX3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGxDrive30i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,395$9,695$10,695$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,455$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,868-4,147-5,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072010
ModelSLKX3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in110.1 in
Length160.7 in179.7 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested106541%
Total Not Requested152559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
225/45ZR17 tires200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested106541%
Total Not Requested152559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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